Michelle Wells

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Cleveland, Oh 44105

216-***-****

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Education

Master of Science in Nursing/Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP, Kent State University, Kent, OH, August 2017.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 2011.

Associate’s Degree of Science/Nursing, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH, 2002.

Diploma of Nursing, Huron Road Hospital, East Cleveland, OH, 2002.

Professional Experience

Cleveland Pain Specialists: Adult/Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner (August 2020-present). Hours’ work: 40 per/week

Healthcare Administrator: Yvette Gonzalez: 216-***-****

Treating and evaluating patients with chronic pain by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Non-pharmacological treatments consist of: prescribing tens units, durable medical equipment, and providing referrals for physical and aquatic therapy; along with other therapeutic treatments. Pharmacological treatments consist of: prescribing pain medication, muscle relaxers, and anti-inflammatory medications for patients who are suffering from various types of pain such as: musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain.

Treating patients who are recovering from opioid addiction with the addiction medication called Suboxone, in which I have been prescribing for nearly three years; along with providing referrals for psychiatry and counseling if necessary.

I have gained a great deal of knowledge and experience in treating patients with chronic pain, and opioid addiction. I enjoy treating and evaluating the outcome of patients with these conditions.

Episource LLC Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (April 2020-October 2020). Hours worked: 25 per/week

Clinical Services Manager: Mary Frey: CNP 401-***-****

Perform telehealth risk assessments for adult/geriatric patients within the home settings. Duties consist of: health histories, physical examinations, health screening recommendations for patients, and case management referrals if necessary.

Episource LLC Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (November 2018-March 2020). Hours worked: 25 per/week

Clinical Services Manager: Mary Frey: CNP 401-***-****

Performed in-home patient risk assessments and physical exams, ordered and performed laboratory tests that consisted of: hemoglobin A1C’s, and micro albumin; created strategies to improve, promote, and maintain health by providing education, and resources for the adult/geriatric population, made health screening recommendations to patients and their primary care physicians, and made the appropriate case management referrals for patients if necessary.

Metro Health Hospital Registered Nurse (April 2003-October 2018) Cleveland, OH. Hours worked: 40 per/week

Director: Whitney Lloyd: RN 216-***-****

Provided direct care for post-stroke and orthopedic patients on a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation unit; collaborated with physicians, therapists, nurse specialists, and fellow nurses with educating and counseling post/stroke and orthopedic patients on how to restore and maintain their health.

Metro Health/Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship (February 2017-April 2017) Cleveland, OH.

Preceptor: Rekha Ujla, FNP 440-***-****

Provided primary care for adult inmates ages 18 and over at Metro Health Cuyahoga county jail, which included providing comprehensive physical exams, episodics, and follow-up exams.

Cleveland Clinic/Post Cardiac Transplant Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship (February 2017- March 2017) Cleveland, OH.

Preceptor: Karen Kiefer, CNP, CCTC 440-***-****

Provided specialized care to adult/geriatric post-cardiac transplant patients. Care consisted of screenings, follow-up exams, post-cardiac transplant teaching and education to patients and their families.

Saint John’s Medical Center Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship (August 2016-November 2016) Westlake, OH.

Preceptor: Maxine Palrau-Charles, CNP 216-***-****

Provided primary care in a variety of long-term care settings for geriatric patients with acute and chronic illnesses, including patients diagnosed with heart failure, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.

University Hospitals/Urology Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship (August 2016-October 2016) Chagrin-Highland, OH.

Preceptor: Susan Flick, CNP 330-***-****

Provided specialized care to male patients with erectile dysfunction, which consisted of prostate, and testosterone screenings, rectal exams; along with follow-ups and patient education.

Jennings Center for Older Adults Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship (June 2016- August 2016) Garfield Hts, OH

Preceptor: Melissa Stasiak, CNP 440-***-****

Provided specialized care for short-term acute rehabilitation patients after lengthy hospital stays, surgeries, CVAs, etc.

Open M Free Clinic Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship (June 2016) Akron, OH

Preceptor: Roger Chaffee, MD 330-***-****

Provided screening and physical exams to underprivileged patients; including mammogram, prostate, and colonoscopy screenings.

Medworks Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship (April 2016-June 2016) Cleveland, OH

Preceptor: Sue Flick, CNP 440-***-****

Provided screening and physical exams to underprivileged patients; including assisting the preceptor with writing free medication prescriptions for underserved patients.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship (January-April 2016) Garfield Hts, OH

Preceptor: Lisa Echeverry, CNP 330-***-****

Provided primary and follow-care to adult and geriatric patients within an ambulatory setting; including performing focused and comprehensive physical exams.

Other Relevant Experience

Highland Hills Skilled Facility Clinical Assistant (June 2001-March 2003), Warrensville Hts, OH

Director: Connie Geer, RN 440-***-****

Assisted nursing staff with providing patient care; including vital signs, blood draws, EKG’s, wound care, and ADLs.

Awards and Honors

Member, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2015-present

Daisy Award, Metro Health Hospital, 2013

Graduated Magna cum Laude, Ohio University, 2011

Member, Golden Key International Honor Society/Ohio University, 2011-present

Dean’s List, College of Nursing, Ohio University, 2010-2011

Professional Affiliations

Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

National Nurses United

Licenses/Certifications

Suboxone certified since December 2020.

License: Ohio Certified Nurse Practitioner, 2/2018: Certification: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, 12/2017

Ohio Registered Nurse, 10/2002

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers-The American Heart Association, 2/2021

Research/Publications

Abstracts

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